Topical/Black History
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She Raised Her Voice!: 50 Black Women Who Sang Their Way Into Music History
$17.99 Read moreA fully illustrated middle-grade anthology celebrating Black women singers throughout history in a first-of-its-kind collection.
Winner of the 2022 JJA Jazz Awards for Book of Year about Jazz From jaz- Author: Elizabeth, Jordannah
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: December 28 2021
- ISBN10: 0762475161
- Language: English
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Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born
$9.99 Add to cart“A high-quality children’s biography that little readers are sure to enjoy. There are themes of hard work, determination, overcoming obstacles, boxing, sports, persistence, and confidence–something M
- Author: Barretta, Gene
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 17 2023
- ISBN10: 0062430173
- Language: English
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Belle, the Last Mule at Gee’s Bend: A Civil Rights Story
$8.99 Read more“This small snapshot of the protest movement pays homage to both the determination of ordinary folk and the power of Dr. King’s words. . . . An intergenerational story filled with heart and soul.” — … [more below]
- Author: Ramsey, Calvin Alexander
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 26 2016
- ISBN10: 763687693
- Language: English
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We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children’s March
$14.99 Read moreThe inspiring story of the 1963 Birmingham Children’s March as seen through the eyes of four young people at the center of the action.
The 1963 Birmingham Children’s March was a turning point in Ameri- Author: Levinson, Cynthia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 180
- Publish Date: February 03 2015
- ISBN10: 1561458449
- Language: English
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March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine
$18.99 Read more“Beals’ recollection of white oppression and her rise above it will haunt readers. A must-read for teens.” –School Library Journal
From the legendary civil rights activist and author of the million-co
- Author: Beals, Melba Pattillo
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: January 02 2018
- ISBN10: 1328882128
- Language: English
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Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball’s Negro Leagues
$9.99 Read moreMamie “Peanut” Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn’t welcome in the segregated All-American Girls Pro Baseball League due to the color of her … [more below]
- Author: Henderson, Leah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1684467993
- Language: English
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A Voice Named Aretha
$17.99 Read moreFrom acclaimed author and illustrator pairing comes a beautiful picture book biography about the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and how she fought for respect throughout her life.
Aretha Franklin is th- Author: Russell-Brown, Katheryn
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 07 2020
- ISBN10: 1681198509
- Language: English
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Infinite Hope: A Black Artist’s Journey from World War II to Peace
$21.99 Add to cartRecipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award
From celebrated author
Recipient of a Bologna Ragazzi Non-Fiction Special Mention Honor Award
A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019- Author: Bryan, Ashley
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 15 2019
- ISBN10: 1534404902
- Language: English
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Rosa Parks
$8.99 Read moreNow in paperback! In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, the “Mother of the Freedom Movement.”
Rosa Parks grew up in Alab- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #9
- Author: Kaiser, Lisbeth
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 03 2023
- ISBN10: 0711284180
- Language: English
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Jesse Owens: Ready-To-Read Level 3
$5.99 Add to cartSprint around the track and get to know Jesse Owens in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.”
Meet Jesse Owens, an Afri- Series: You Should Meet
- Author: Calkhoven, Laurie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: January 17 2017
- ISBN10: 1481480952
- Language: English
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This Promise of Change: One Girl’s Story in the Fight for School Equality
$17.99 Read moreRecipient of a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor
Winner of the 2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction
2020 National Council for the Social Studies Carter G. Woodson Honor Recipient
A NY- Author: Boyce, Jo Ann Allen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: January 08 2019
- ISBN10: 1681198525
- Language: English
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Black History
$12.95 Add to cartBlack History is World History. This book is intended for kids to enjoy. It is my intentions for parents and teachers to read along with kids and explain any difficulties they may run across. This boo… [more below]
- Author: Jones, Stephen, Sr.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 60
- Publish Date: April 29 2015
- ISBN10: 1634178904
- Language: English
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How to Fight Racism: A Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice
$17.99 Read moreKids deal with racism and social justice issues every day; give them the tools to effectively fight injustices using Christian principles and practical tools. In this adaptation of How to Fight Racism
- Author: Tisby, Jemar
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: January 04, 2022
- ISBN10: 0310751047
- Language: English
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John Lewis
$17.99 Read moreGet to know John Lewis, social justice activist and politician, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!”
Meet John Lewis. W- Series: You Should Meet
- Author: Patrick, Denise Lewis
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: December 14 2021
- ISBN10: 1665907886
- Language: English
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Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World
$12.99 Read morePublished in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over 50 remarkable Black women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for… [more below]
- Author: Hudson, Cheryl Willis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: January 10 2023
- ISBN10: 0525645845
- Language: English
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The Women Who Caught the Babies: A Story of African American Midwives
$10.99 Read moreFilled with Greenfield’s moving poems, complemented by Minter’s dramatic portraits—dominated by rich shades of blue, of women and babies; a unique and moving tribute to the women who caught the babie… [more below]
- Author: Greenfield, Eloise
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 01 2023
- ISBN10: 173368655X
- Language: English
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Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass
$19.99 Read moreThe inspirational, true story of how Frederick Douglass found his way to freedom one word at a time.
This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent A- Series: Paula Wiseman Books
- Author: Cline-Ransome, Lesa
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 03 2012
- ISBN10: 1416959033
- Language: English
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Mae Jemison: Ready-To-Read Level 3
$5.99 Add to cartBlast off into space and get to know Mae Jemison–the first African-American woman to ever go to space–with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies abo… [more below]
- Series: You Should Meet
- Author: Calkhoven, Laurie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: September 06 2016
- ISBN10: 1481476491
- Language: English
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The Great Migration: Journey to the North
$9.99 Read moreWe were one family among the many thousands. Mama and Daddy leaving home, coming to the city, with their hopes and their courage, their dreams and their children, to make a better life.
In this beautif
- Author: Greenfield, Eloise
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 15 2020
- ISBN10: 0061259233
- Language: English
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Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History
$19.99 Add to cartYour Legacy is a proud, empowering picture book introduction to African American history that celebrates and honors enslaved ancestors from author Schele Williams and illustrator Tonya Engel.
Your sto- Author: Williams, Schele
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: September 28 2021
- ISBN10: 1419748750
- Language: English
